Many people may think of bipolar disorder when they think about mood swings. While it’s true that people with that condition have mood highs and lows, it isn’t the only thing that causes them.
Many people may think of bipolar disorder when they think about mood swings. While it’s true that people with that condition have mood highs and lows, it isn’t the only thing that causes them.
Your brain and body recover from the events of the day while you sleep. If you don’t get enough rest, your sleep won’t fully refresh you. When you’re short on shut-eye, you might feel cranky. You’re also more likely to make poor choices throughout the day, and you may snap at people more often. If you skimp on sleep all the time, it may raise your chances of depression.
If you’ve ever gotten “hangry” — hungry and angry at the same time — low blood sugar may have been to blame. This happens to some people when they go too long between meals. You may feel angry, upset, lonely, or confused. You may even want to cry or scream.
To feel more like yourself, eat something.
If you have diabetes, it’s important to notice sudden mood changes because you could faint if your blood sugar stays too low for too long.
